Below Average
#2111 of 2,648 schools in NC
Alexander Wilson Elementary
Elementary School · Alamance-burlington Schools · Graham, NC
An Alamance-burlington Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2518 NC 54, Graham, NC 27253
- Math 54% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alexander Wilson Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alexander Wilson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Graham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,020
Median home value
$212,300
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mill AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| South Graham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Alamance Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Audrey W. Garrett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 666 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alamance-burlington Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #17 of 36
- District spending per student
- $11,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexander Wilson Elementary is listed in Alamance-Burlington Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexander Wilson Elementary
Alexander Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Graham, NC, part of Alamance-burlington Schools, serving approximately 602 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,111 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander Wilson Elementary
What grades does Alexander Wilson Elementary serve?
Alexander Wilson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alexander Wilson Elementary?
Alexander Wilson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Wilson Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexander Wilson Elementary rank in NC?
Alexander Wilson Elementary ranks #2,111 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Alexander Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alexander Wilson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Wilson Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alexander Wilson Elementary a charter school?
No, Alexander Wilson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexander Wilson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alexander Wilson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Wilson Elementary?
53.3% of students at Alexander Wilson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alamance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (336) 578-1366
- Area population (ZIP 27253)
- 32,688
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27253; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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